Thanks for being such an awesome trainer! I think about my original mistakes, and we are so much happier now. Kelly Wey and Shasta 2-5-18

I wanted to thank you for the Reactive Dog/Focus classes that Tucker and I took with you. It's been a year ago on the 27th that we adopted Tucker (Jack Russell Terrier), he is an awesome dog. On Saturday I was out in the pasture and Tucker was on the front porch. A man on an atv with a dog following him went by the house. Tucker headed down the driveway and from the pasture I said "Tucker, LEAVE IT!" Tucker stopped and looked at me, turned around and went back to the porch👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you Mary, you're my hero. Signed Steve and Tucker.😀 2-29-2016

It's the time of year I always count my blessings, and this year I am so grateful for YOU and all you've done for Max (and Mike & me too!).We are in Phoenix right now and Max has been unbelievably sweet with new people and new dogs at the local dog park. I'm not sure if it has something to do with him being off-leash, but I was able to stand and chat with an older man WITH A HAT and 3 small dogs today. Max just sniffed and even tried to play with the Jack Russell/Doxie mix. What a nice feeling it was! Then tonight when I was helping cook dinner, I looked over to find Max sleeping on the lap of my daughter-in-laws grandma!! Max never met her! Anyway, I can't thank you enough for helping us out! We still need to work some more, and we'll join another of your classes this winter.Becky Ansell and Max, 11-2014

"I
took your reactive dog class with Ellie over four years ago. I’ve told you
already that it worked for us, but over four years ago, and it is still working for
us today. Both dogs have been so much easier to manage. Of course they are both
11 now, but the truth is, they were very much in their prime and they were both
difficult and stressful to walk. (I focused on the instigator – Ellie – first,
and then worked with them separately until I could walk them together again.
Not easy, of course, but definitely worth it.)" "Just
last week I was stopped on a walk I was on with both dogs by a family who has
been watching me, and they asked me if I was a dog trainer who could help them with
their unfocused dog.I
pointed them your way, and even if they never make it to your class, I decided
today to thank you, again, for teaching the valuable classes that you do.
Because of that class, my dogs and I have a better bond that is not only effective,
but very positive.I
love that I learned to work with my dogs in a way that didn’t work me up, or
work them up. And I love that people notice.I’m
looking forward to being in another class again someday when the need (and a
new dog) arises."Nancy Fowler and Ellie (summer 2010), 9-2014

"Rebel and I are very, very blessed to have found Mary. She is an awesome instructor and had an open mind about working with a terrier. Nose Work is something we, as older folks, can manage. It's so much fun to see Rebel having such a great time, and good for both of us to keep our minds occupied." - Nancy Buckley 2-2014

"We had a good time in class (Pet Dog Obedience) today! Max continued to be very attentive for the rest of the day and is soundly asleep for the night." - Becky Olson, 1-16-2014

"Thank you Mary! Without you we would not have been a very good agility team!" - Sarah Nott and her Corgi, Sonic, 1-3-2014

"Maggie did very well at herding training last weekend. I know the agility classes helped her focus better on the task at hand. Thanks, Mary, for your great guidance!" - Beth Lockwood and her Aussie, Maggie, 12-18-13

"I've so enjoyed and benefited from Mary's dog training classes: agility, rally, reactive dog, and freestyle. I'm always fascinated with Mary's ability to analyze how I interact with my dog. She's able to diagnose why I'm not getting the responses I want, and then she shows me how to give clear cues to my dog. Over and over, I've found that when I rehearse in my mind what Mary has taught me, then apply it consistently over a period of just a few days, bingo!, my dear dog understands and I get the desired behavior. Of course it's up to me to keep practicing, rewarding, and raising the criteria I train for. Mary also practices what she teaches; I'm often inspired watching her two dogs, Dani and Nick, perform with precision and joy the moves that she asks of them. And...they rarely take their eyes off her!" - Kimbra Wood and her Malinois, Shelby, 12-2-2013

"Thanks so much for the helpful information! I have taught myself some helpful information about dog behavior and learning but where I have really learned is through your classes; it is one thing to read it in a book but application is much, MUCH more complex and visualization is essential. I can't thank you enough. The power of positive reinforcement is amazing and I'm so glad that I discovered your training class; correction based training only hurt my relationship with my dog and I'm glad I quit early. Thank you so much for everything you have taught me and your encouragement." - Ryon Morrin, 11-30-2013

"I cannot describe the multitude of times I have remembered your wise words during our one-on-one training sessions while I was in Boise. You added to our quality of life. ........ I respect you more than anyone else in the doggy world." - Jane Taylor 7-17-2013

"I just wanted to let you know that our walks with Brady are so much better thanks to your assistance and training advice. I used to see training as primarily catching undesirable behaviors and giving a correction - but now we are enjoying rewarding the desirable behaviors and getting more of them! Happier for all of us." - Kathryn Crist 3-18-2013

"I recommend you any chance I get. You are an awesome trainer and Rebel and I love you. If it wasn't for your training, we probably wouldn't have tried it (canine nose work). We are really loving it and what a great way to bond with your dog." - Nancy Buckley, 10-31-2013

"Thanks for helping Tula and me. We completed 7 miles on the trails today with only 1 nervous growl at a man wearing a hat and using trekking poles. She was eager to meet the several large dogs we saw, and handled everything else relatively well. Grateful for your class and patience!"- Susan Clark 11-22-2012

"So worth the money, you and your dog will learn so much in just a short time. Go and have some fun at Mary's Dogs A Flying " - Cheryl Lombard Conrad, 11-2012

You are an awesome trainer/teacher and Bart and I are so grateful we found you! - Martha McMurray, 8-2011

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